Canalicular stenosis due to topical use of fortified antibiotics

Prevalence and Associations of External Punctal Stenosis in a General Population in Spain

“…The frequency of EPS in clinical practice is high, 3,4 and case series and a few hospital-based studies have linked several factors including infections, inflammations, lid malpositions, and certain medications to this condition. [5][6][7][8][9][10][11] However, the prevalence and associations of this disorder in the general population are largely unknown because no population-based studies to our knowledge have been conducted so far.…”

Free Radical Content of Drugs Used in Ophthalmology

“…Free radicals may have more damage on diseased corneal cells in the presence of keratitis. Additionally, poradic toxicity case reports secondary to fortified eye drops usage were reported (8,15,16) Fortified eye drop contains a higher amount of free radicals. Information about free radical content will help physician to choose the least free radical containing agents.…”

Estenose adquirida do ponto lacrimal: conduta

“…Mudanças involucionais foram reconhecidas como sua causa, assim como responsáveis também pela estenose canalicular e obstrução do ducto lacrimonasal (1,(3)(4)(5)(6) .Tal fato justifica sua associação e a importância da exploração das vias lacrimais. A obstrução das vias lacrimais altas se mostra mais freqüente que a baixa e está ligada ao aumento da faixa etária, assim como duração dos sintomas (1 ) .…”